The Annual Walk-a-Thon For Capetonian Doggies Is Back – The Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s annual charity dog walk is finally back after a three-year break; it’s time to dress up with your pooches and have a fun day out! [goodthingsguy]
1.3 Tons Of Cocaine Found Hidden In Frozen Fish In Portugal: “Operation Squid” – Authorities in Portugal found and seized more than 1.3 tons of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of frozen fish that was transported from Ecuador and set for distribution across Europe, the national police force announced on Monday. [cbs]
Mantashe Crowns Himself Most Productive Energy Minister, Hints At Post-Poll Return – Mineral resources and energy minister Gwede Mantashe has made no bones about naming himself the most productive energy minister in recent years, saying under his leadership the department brought on the highest volume of renewable energy projects on record. [timeslive]
Major Upgrades For South Africa’s Main Airports – Biggest Since The 2010 FIFA World Cup – The Airports Company of South Africa Limited (ACSA) has earmarked R21.7 billion to develop airport infrastructure in the country. [businesstech]
Ransom Demand Made For Businessman Neal Ah-Tow’s Release – It was a night of high drama as the Hawks negotiated for the release of a kidnapped Sidwell fish and chips shop owner, with the abductors demanding a whopping $1.4m (R26.7m) for his safe return. [herald]
Director Roman Polanski Goes On Trial In Paris On Defamation Charges – The controversial filmmaker goes on trial in Paris for defamation after describing British actress Charlotte Lewis’s accusations of sexual assault against him as an “odious lie”. [euronews]
